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Harken signs three-year Foiling Week racing partnership

2026-06-10T11:59:00+01:00

The deck hardware specialist will support on-water product testing and showcase its latest solutions at the Lake Garda event through 2028

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Matterhorn enters superyacht sector combining brokerage and advisory services

2026-06-10T11:57:00+01:00

Industry veterans Adam Papadakis and Kurt Fraser have debuted the Monaco-based superyacht brokerage and advisory company focused on yacht sales, charter, management and strategic consultancy services

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Next Yacht Group appoints Turkish distributor for Maiora and AB Yachts

2026-06-10T11:30:00+01:00

Italian builder signs distribution agreement with Istanbul-based YSC Yacht Sales Center as part of Mediterranean market expansion strategy

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New South African design prize invites creatives to reimagine life at sea

2026-06-10T11:30:00+01:00By

The Jo Fensham Yacht Furniture Design Prize 2026 will be run in collaboration with the Cape Institute for Architecture

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Sydney Harbour selected for electric hydrofoiling vessel trial

2026-06-10T10:59:00+01:00By

New Zealand marine technology company Vessev signs agreement to supply multiple vessels for a future water transport network planned for Sydney Harbour

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Informa expands boat show portfolio with new Sydney event

2026-06-09T15:18:00+01:00By

The Australian International Boat Show will open at Darling Harbour on 29 July 2027

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Asia Yachting Management names new GM for Hong Kong and Southeast Asia

2026-06-09T14:52:00+01:00By

Andrew Chan joins the company with more than 16 years’ marine industry experience

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Majesty Yachts appoints new dealers in the UK and Ireland

2026-06-09T11:33:00+01:00By

Burton Waters and MGM Boats join Majesty Yachts dealer network in the UK and Ireland, marking further expansion of Gulf Craft’s European reach

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Increased superyacht presence at Seawork

2026-06-09T11:10:00+01:00By

The British Superyacht Pavilion debuts as the event expands sector focus

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EPTechnologies appoints new COO to support international growth

2026-06-09T11:07:00+01:00By

The company has appointed Niels Holst Jensen as chief operating officer, who brings over 30 years’ international leadership experience in operations, manufacturing and supply chain management

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Arcadia Yachts launches fourth A96 superyacht

2026-06-09T11:06:00+01:00

The latest vessel highlights growing demand for highly customised yachts tailored to individual owners

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Invictus Yacht partners with Haier for Premium Collection

2026-06-09T10:59:00+01:00By

Appliance manufacturer Haier will supply onboard equipment across Invictus Yacht’s Premium Collection, beginning with the TT460 Shell Edition

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LC8 Marine becomes Sealegs representative for US East Coast

2026-06-09T10:43:00+01:00By

The Massachusetts-based marine company will support sales, demonstrations and customer service for the amphibious boat brand across the eastern United States

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Sanlorenzo appoints Barbagallo Marine as Bluegame dealer in Western Australia

2026-06-08T15:21:00+01:00By

The company strengthens regional dealer network with new Western Australia partnership

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Navier targets Maldives with foiling ferry network

2026-06-08T15:02:00+01:00By

The US builder and JIH Global plan Maldives foiling ferry network of up to 100 vessels

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Scanstrut strengthens Americas growth strategy with senior sales appointment

2026-06-08T14:50:00+01:00By

Marine industry veteran Sean Hatherley has joined the company as director of global sales and sales manager, Americas

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Thetford announces passing of CEO

2026-06-08T14:48:00+01:00By

The company pays tribute to long-serving leader whose tenure oversaw periods of growth and transformation across the global organisation

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Dutch builder expands capacity amid growing market demand for 30m-45m motoryachts

2026-06-08T14:45:00+01:00> , By

Van der Valk Shipyard says it continues to see strong international interest in fully custom yachts, especially in the Americas

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Yachts from Hong Kong and Macau gain access to Greater Bay Area

2026-06-08T11:30:00+01:00By

New State Council approval allows yachts to visit nine cities in the GBA

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Apache Racing names Clements Marine as technical partner

2026-06-08T11:30:00+01:00By

The UK propeller specialist will supply bespoke propulsion systems for the redevelopment of the Apache offshore powerboat

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Sharrow Marine expands leadership team with new appointments

2026-06-08T11:30:00+01:00By

The propeller technology company adds senior executives to support dealer network growth and increased production capacity at its Detroit facility

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IBI Summit 2026: Candid conversations define industry’s premier strategic forum

2026-06-05T13:44:00+01:00

More than 60 industry leaders and investors gathered in London for the IBI Summit 2026, where closed-door conversations about consolidation, economic headwinds, and real-world M&A deals delivered what attendees valued most: honest dialogue

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LCI Industries CEO retires after 32 years, interim leadership appointed

2026-06-05T13:24:00+01:00By

Independent director Johnny Sirpilla will serve as interim CEO effective immediately

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KJM Marine, Ocean Group partner to elevate Crossroads Marina as Maldives yachting hub

2026-06-05T13:00:00+01:00By

A new company has been formed for this purpose called Ocean Aventis

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Next Yacht Group expands into Adriatic and Central European markets

2026-06-05T12:41:00+01:00By

Splendid Yachting will represent Maiora and AB Yachts across Croatia, Slovenia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland

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Sanlorenzo urges faster rollout of green methanol infrastructure at Venice Climate Week

2026-06-05T12:37:00+01:00By

Italian yacht builder says fuel supply and shoreside infrastructure are becoming the key barriers to wider adoption of sustainable marine technologies, despite rapid advances in propulsion systems

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American Sailing appoints new CEO

2026-06-05T12:36:00+01:00By

Industry executive and ASA-certified sailor David Taylor succeeds Jonathan Payne

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FIN appoints experts to represent French boating industry in international standards discussions

2026-06-05T12:27:00+01:00By

Federation says French specialists will participate in ISO working groups covering recreational boat design, construction and marine electrification.

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Volvo Penta interview: maintaining clear priorities in the face of uncertainty

2026-06-05T11:30:00+01:00> , By

Hanna Ljungqvist, head of marine business at Volvo Penta, gives her company’s view of the current market and how it is planning for a potentially volatile future

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Moonen marks major construction milestone for tenth 122 Martinique

2026-06-05T11:30:00+01:00

The Dutch builder has completed the hull turning, with delivery scheduled for 2027

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FIM launches dedicated superyacht tender division

2026-06-04T14:32:00+01:00By

The Italian boat builder has expanded into the luxury tender market with a new division focused on bespoke craft for superyachts, hotels and hospitality operators, debuting with a 9.4m carbon-composite model

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AkzoNobel shares fall over 20% after latest takeover offer ends

2026-06-04T14:20:00+01:00By

Merger with Axalta now back in focus to create €25bn paints business

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IBEX registration opens

2026-06-04T14:00:00+01:00By

Registration opens for North America’s largest marine trade event, scheduled to run from October 6-8 at the Tampa Convention Center

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Dutch water sports sector valued at €6.6bn as new report fills data gap

2026-06-04T11:30:00+01:00> , By

A comprehensive analysis of the Netherlands’ boating and water sports industry has revealed the sector’s significant economic contribution for the first time

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Vision Marine opens Nautical Ventures dealership in South Florida

2026-06-04T11:30:00+01:00By

The waterfront facility in Dania Beach combines boat retail, marina access, watersports activities and electric propulsion demonstrations

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Eastern Cape delegation courts Italian builder for South African investment

2026-06-04T11:30:00+01:00> , By

The province is seeking to attract international investment to accelerate boat building and ship repair capabilities

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Galeon Yachts partners with InSitu Design on new 700 Sky interior concept

2026-06-04T11:30:00+01:00

The new concept debuts on the ninth hull in the series, signaling the yard’s push toward larger, more luxurious offerings

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Industry confidence buoyed by Gothenburg Floating Boat Show

2026-06-03T12:45:00+01:00> , By

Exhibitors report strong leads and growing market confidence at the inaugural event

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Neander Marine expands Asian distribution network

2026-06-03T12:40:00+01:00By

New distributor agreements expand availability of the Dtorque 50 diesel outboard across five Southeast Asian markets

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New SilverCat dealer for south coast of England

2026-06-03T12:39:00+01:00By

The move expands SilverCat’s UK presence, strengthening distribution for power catamarans in the key coastal market

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Bulgarian electric boat builder secures funding for expansion

2026-06-03T11:57:00+01:00> , By

The investment will support expansion of the company’s R&D and production capacity

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Boat builder turns movie maker

2026-06-03T11:30:00+01:00By

Former Riva and Chris Craft investor releases major feature film

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BoatUS seeks boater support for abandoned vessel clean-up

2026-06-03T11:30:00+01:00By

Following the removal of some 300 end-of-life boats this year, BoatUS is asking boaters to help locate abandoned and derelict vessels as the programme expands nationwide

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Brunswick launches TotalCare bow-to-stern protection for boat owners

2026-06-03T11:30:00+01:00By

The programme offers extensive coverage for boat and engine components, combining simplified pricing with expanded protection benefits

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EVAL SA named exclusive AquaAmp distributor in Greece

2026-06-03T11:30:00+01:00

The Greek supplier will distribute AquaAmp’s full line of marine charging systems

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Marine industry’s premier strategic forum convenes tomorrow as sector faces critical crossroads

2026-06-02T14:53:00+01:00

More than 60 industry leaders gather in London for IBI Summit 2026 to tackle growth challenges in turbulent global marketplace

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Parker Boats names new president

2026-06-02T13:51:00+01:00By

The US builder has named a successor to Scott Bauer, promoting its director of finance and product strategy to the role

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Princess Genuine parts and accessories store launches

2026-06-02T12:58:00+01:00By

The online portal expands aftermarket support for owners, refit projects and service teams

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Mare Forum Istanbul marks 10th edition with focus on shipping and SY sector

2026-06-02T11:30:00+01:00By

This year’s event brought together maritime and superyacht professionals to discuss key challenges for 2026

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BRP marks 29% Q1 revenue jump

2026-06-02T11:30:00+01:00By

Revenue gain driven in part by higher PWC sales